Vertical forward grip

ABSTRACT

The vertical forward grip is a revolutionary new design, which increases shooter(s) accuracy, providing comfort to the shooter and increasing control of the weapon, while reducing fatigue to the shooter(s) overall stamina. The overall design, ergonomic feel, textured finger grip and an ergonomic index finger stabilization cradle of the vertical forward grip allows the shooter(s) to remain comfortable for long extended periods of time, increasing accuracy and control, providing stabilization of the weapon and the design features are different from conventional vertical forward grip(s). Specific design features/improvements are incorporated into the vertical forward grip unlike the design of conventional vertical forward grip(s). Design features and improvements include: a ergonomic index finger stabilization cradle, a textured finger grip, an ergonomic grip control feature (increasing grip comfort, control and accuracy), and a threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube (⅞″-9 UNC Double 2A Thread).

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/331,000 is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/545,901, filed on Jul. 6, 2015, (now pending) and claims the benefit of this priority. This application also claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application No. 62/119,502, filed on Feb. 23, 2015.

1. Threaded Quick Turn-And-Release Base Grip Cap Tube (⅞″-9 UNC Double 2A)

2. Base Grip Cab Tube O-ring

3. Vertical Forward Grip (⅞″-9 UNC Double 2A)

3A. Textured Finger Grip

3B. Ergonomic Index Finger Stabilization Cradle

4. Base Plate Retention Screw Apertures

5. Lower Rectangular Base Mount Screw (8-32× 7/16″)

6. Lower Rectangular Base Plate

7. Lower Base Plate O-ring

8. Rectangular Bar-Shaped Mounting Clamp

9. Retaining Springs

10. Upper Rectangular Spring Retention Base Plate

11. Base Plate Retention Screws (4-40×¼″)

12. Rail Integration System (Picatinny, Weaver or similar rail mounting system)

G. Exploded view of the internal components within the Vertical Forward Grip

H. Representation of the Threaded Quick Turn-And-Release Base Grip Cap Tube storage capacity

(Vertical Forward Grip) Field of classification search (42/72; 42/94), International classification (F41A 35/06; F41C 23/12; F41C 23/14; F41C 23/22; F41C 27/00), U.S. classification CPC (42/94; 42/73; F41C 27/00; F41C 27/22; F41C 23/22) and U.S. classification USPC (42/72; 362/110).

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A vertical forward grip may consist of a device attached to a Picatinny, Weaver or similar mounting rail integration system of a short barreled rifle, long barreled rifle, shotgun or related type of firearm. The upper portion of the vertical forward grip may be quickly detached or locked into permanent position via locking mechanism. The vertical forward grip includes an internal storage space for multiple types of batteries and miscellaneous item(s). The vertical forward grip can be adjusted on the rail of the firearm platform to assist with the operator(s) necessities. The vertical forward grip is comprised of an ergonomic configuration suited to the purposes of the operator(s) natural grip and control.

Conventional vertical forward grip(s) provide a less desired grip, creating fatigue on the shooter(s), reducing the shooter(s) accuracy. Conventional vertical forward grips do not stabilize the firearm as well, providing moderate comfort and control. Conventional vertical forward grips do not give the desired control and comfort to the shooter, fatiguing the shooter over long extended periods of use.

Presently there is no solution with a conventional vertical forward grip(s) to increase stability, accuracy, control and comfort of a firearm.

Therefore, it is the design of this current invention that provides a new and improved vertical forward grip for mounting on firearms.

It is another design improvement of this current invention to provide a new and improved vertical forward grip with the implementation of the ergonomic forward finger stabilization cradle.

It is another design improvement of this current invention to provide a new and improved vertical forward grip with the implementation of the improved textured grip placement.

It is another design improvement of this current invention to provide a new and improved vertical forward grip with the implementation of the improved integrated threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube, via quick mounting and removal of the vertical forward grip.

It is another design improvement of this current invention to provide a new and improved vertical forward grip with the implementation of the improved integrated threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube, via adjustment of the vertical forward grip along the longitudinal axis of the of the rail integration system.

It is another design improvement of this current invention to provide a new and improved vertical forward grip with the implementation of the quick turn-and-release, removal of stored miscellaneous item(s) inside of the threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In brief, to attain the preferred design improvement of the invention in accordance with the preferred embodiment thereof, a vertical forward grip is disclosed. The present invention seeks to provide a solution to this problem by providing a more ergonomic feel to the shooter while giving additional stability to the weapon improving accuracy/control/comfort to the shooter, with the implementation of the improved texture grip placement and ergonomic index finger stabilization cradle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

The following changes and specific design improvements of this current invention will become starkly apparent from the following detailed description of the invention, when taken into consideration with the drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is an exploded sectional view of the vertical forward grip of FIG. 2, FIG. 3 FIG. 4, FIG. 5 & FIG. 6;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the vertical forward grip, in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the vertical forward grip;

FIG. 4 is a side view of the vertical forward grip;

FIG. 5 is a horizontal view of the vertical forward grip and side view of the base grip cap tube;

FIG. 6 is a side view of the vertical forward grip and picatinny rail.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Turning to FIG. 1, a vertical forward grip in accordance with the current invention, is illustrated. Vertical forward grip 3 includes an improved textured finger grip placement 3A and ergonomic index finger stabilization cradle 3B. Integrated with the vertical forward grip 3 includes a lower sealing threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube 1, allowing for storage, quick removal and adjustment/positioning on the lower portion of the rail integration system. In combination with the threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube 1 and a base grip tube O-ring 2 is positioned between a threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube 1 and a vertical forward grip 3, to provide a moisture tight seal. Illustrated in FIGS. 2, 4 and 6, the ergonomic configuration is suited to the purposes of the operator(s) natural grip and control per textured finger grip 3A and an ergonomic index finger stabilization cradle 3B.

Referring additionally to FIG. 1, a vertical forward grip in accordance with the current invention, is illustrated. Vertical forward grip 3 includes an aperture for attaching a lower rectangular base mount screw (8-32× 7/16″) 5 in conjunction with a lower rectangular base plate 6 fastening the lower base plate O-ring 7 within the circular recessed portion of a lower rectangular base plate 6. Consequently, the lower rectangular base mount screw (8-32× 7/16″) 5, is fastened to an aperture located at the base of the rectangular bar-shaped mounting clamp 8, securing the lower rectangular base plate 6 and the lower base plate O-ring 7 to the rectangular bar-shaped mounting clamp 8. Ultimately, the lower base plate O-ring 7 absorbs pressure between lower rectangular base plate 6 and the rectangular bar-shaped mounting clamp 8.

Referring additionally to FIG. 1, a vertical forward grip in accordance with the current invention, is illustrated. Vertical forward grip 3 includes four base plate retention screws (4-40×¼″) 11 fastened to four base plate retention screw apertures 4 on the upper section of the vertical forward grip 3 securing the upper rectangular spring retention base plate 10 to the upper section of the vertical forward grip 3. The upper rectangular spring retention base plate 10 is fastened to the upper section of the vertical forward grip 3 in combination with four base plate retention screws (4-40×¼″) 11 securing the base plate retention screw apertures 4 to the upper rectangular spring retention base plate 10. The upper rectangular spring retention base plate 10 encloses two retaining springs 9, a rectangular bar-shaped mounting clamp 8, a lower base plate O-ring 7, a lower rectangular base plate 6 and a lower rectangular base mount screw 5 secured inside of the upper section of the vertical forward grip 3.

Referring additionally to FIG. 1, a vertical forward grip in accordance with the current invention, is illustrated. Vertical forward grip 3 includes a threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube 1. This threaded turning advances threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube 1 inside of the vertical forward grip 3 in the direction toward the lower rectangular base plate 6. Ultimately, the top end of the threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube 1 abuts the lower rectangular base plate 6 and pushes the lower rectangular base plate 6 upward (as seen in FIG. 1). The rectangular bar-shaped mounting clamp 8 is attached to the lower rectangular base plate 6 via lower rectangular base mount screw 5 that screws into the bottom threaded aperture of the rectangular bar-shaped mounting clamp 8. Consequently, when the lower rectangular base plate 6 is pushed upwardly, the attached rectangular bar-shaped mounting clamp 8 is also pushed upwardly. Such upward biasing forces the rectangular bar-shaped mounting clamp 8 into the opening of the upper rectangular spring retention base plate 10. This forward biasing forces the retaining springs 9 to contract. Ultimately, this upward biased extension of the rectangular bar-shaped mounting clamp 8 extends into the opening of the rail integration system 12 to lock the entire assembly with regard to the rail integration system 12 (see FIG. 6). When the threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube 1 is rotated in the opposite direction, biased extension of the rectangular bar-shaped mounting clamp 8 moves downwardly permitting the retention springs 9 to push the the rectangular bar-shaped mounting clamp 8 in its lower most position. The rotation of the threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube 1 provides adjustable pressure between the retaining springs 9, a rectangular bar-shaped mounting clamp 8, a lower base plate O-ring 7, a lower rectangular base plate 6 and a lower rectangular base mount screw 5 providing adjustability or removal of the vertical forward grip 3 along the axis of the rail integration system 12.

In reference to FIG. 5, a vertical forward grip in accordance with the current invention, is illustrated. The vertical forward grip in FIG. 5 is a representation of the vertical forward grip 3 positioned on a horizontal axis to reveal the internal thread pattern (as seen in H, ⅞″-9 UNC Double 2A Thread) located on the inside of the vertical forward grip 3. Further the threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tub 1, in FIG. 5 is positioned vertically to reveal the external thread pattern (as seen in H, ⅞″-9 UNC Double 2A Thread) and provide an internal storage capacity representation of the threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube 1. Further referencing FIG. 5, is a representation of the ⅞″-9 UNC Double 2A Thread allowing for quick removal, positioning, adjustment and attachment of the threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube 1 and the vertical forward grip 3 (as seen in FIG. 1) on the lower portion of the rail integration system 12 (see FIG. 6).

In reference to FIG. 6, a vertical forward grip in accordance with the current invention, is illustrated. The vertical forward grip in FIG. 6 is a side view representation of the vertical forward grip 3 and the threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube 1 (as seen in G), integrated with a rail integration system 12, secured and locked into position on the rail integration system 12. Further represented in detail G is an exploded view of the enclosed internal components within the vertical forward grip 3 (i.e. FIG. 1, upper rectangular spring base plate 10, retaining springs 9, rectangular bar-shaped mounting clamp 8, lower base plate O-ring 7, lower rectangular base plate 6 and the lower rectangular base mount screw 5).

In the assembly and operation or positioning of the vertical forward grip 3 and its components 1-11, Illustrated in FIG. 1-6, components 1 and 3 interlock with components 4-11, securing the upper portion of 3 to the rail integration system 12 via removability, positioning, attachment and adjustment along the recessed slots of the lower rail integration system 12. Thus the vertical forward grip 3 has a stable platform when secured into place by rotating the quick turn-and-release integrated base grip cap tube 1, which in turn engages the rectangular bar-shaped mounting clamp 8 into the recessed slots of the lower portion of the rail integration system 12. The vertical forward grips components 1-11 can be quickly adjusted on the rail integration system 12 of the firearm platform to assist with the operator(s) necessities. The vertical forward grip 3 is comprised of a textured finger grip 3A and an ergonomic index finger stabilization cradle 3B providing optimal grip placement in regard to the operator(s) natural grip, comfort and control, reducing fatigue on the operator and increasing the shooters accuracy and stabilization of the weapon.

Therefore, a new and improved vertical forward grip design is shown and described. The new and improved vertical forward grip is designed to provide a solution to this problem by providing a more ergonomic feel to the shooter while giving additional stability of a firearm and accuracy/control/comfort to the shooter, with the implementation of the improved textured finger grip and ergonomic index finger stabilization cradle.

This vertical forward grip is a revolutionary new design, which increases shooter(s) accuracy, providing comfort to the shooter and increasing control of the weapon, while reducing fatigue to the shooter(s) overall stamina. The overall design, ergonomic feel, textured finger grip placement and the ergonomic index finger stabilization cradle of the vertical forward grip allows the shooter(s) to remain comfortable for long periods, increasing accuracy and control, and new design features are different from conventional vertical forward grip(s). Specific design features/improvements are incorporated into the vertical forward grip unlike the design of conventional vertical forward grip(s). Design features and improvements include: a ergonomic index finger stabilization cradle, a textured finger grip, a ergonomic grip control feature (increased grip control and accuracy) and a threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube (⅞″-9 UNC Double 2A Thread).

Various changes, improvements and modifications to the vertical forward grip, will be clearly recognized in the illustrations. Such modifications and specific design improvements of this current invention, along with a detailed description, are intended and included within the scope which is assessed only by a fair interpretation of the following claims.

Having fully described the improvements, along with a detailed description, in a clear and concise manner, to help assist with the understanding of the invention claimed.

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 1. A vertical forward grip firearm mounting mechanism to increase accuracy and stabilize a firearm, a vertical forward grip comprising: a) a upper longitudinal reversed fan-shaped dovetail mortise to attach a vertical forward grip to a firearm; b) a ergonomic forward index finger stabilization cradle; c) a textured grip; d) a threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube; e) a base grip cap tube O-ring; f) a inner upper portion of a vertical forward grip consisting of several internal mechanical components, wherein a vertical forward grip internal components include: a lower rectangular base mount screw, a lower rectangular base plate, a lower base plate O-ring, a rectangular bar-shaped mounting clamp, two retaining springs, a upper rectangular spring retention base plate, four base plate retention screws; wherein mechanical components function together with a vertical forward grip and a quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube; wherein a vertical forward grip locks and unlocks onto a rail integration system of a firearm.
 2. A firearm comprising: a receiver; a barrel secured to a receiver; a hand guard attached to a receiver; a hand guard including a rail integration system extending along a longitudinal axis of the hand guard on a firearm.
 3. A firearm as defined in claim 2, further a rail integration system extending along a longitudinal axis of a firearm has a fan-shaped slotted tenon dovetail for attaching a vertical forward grip.
 4. A vertical forward grip as defined in claim 1, wherein the upper portion of a vertical forward grip has a longitudinal reversed fan-shaped dovetail mortise to interlock vertical forward grip to a rail integration system on a firearm.
 5. A vertical forward grip as defined in claim 1, wherein includes a multipurpose ergonomic finger stabilization cradle configuration for support and stabilization of a firearm.
 6. A vertical forward grip as defined in claim 5, wherein a finger stabilization cradle further has an ergonomic stabilization cradle configuration, supporting the momentum of a firearm, distributing the weight of a firearm proportionately; increasing accuracy, control and reducing fatigue per a forward index finger stabilization cradle.
 7. A vertical forward grip as defined in claim 1, wherein a vertical forward grip includes a detachable threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube, which mates with a lower threaded portion of a vertical forward grip.
 8. A vertical forward grip as defined in claim 7, wherein a detachable threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube further provides a seal when secured against a lower threaded portion of a vertical forward grip.
 9. A vertical forward grip as defined in claim 7, wherein a detachable threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube further allows adjustability longitudinally along a rail integration system.
 10. A vertical forward grip as defined in claim 7, wherein a rotation of a detachable threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube further, rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, allows for adjustment of a vertical forward grip on a rail integration system.
 11. A vertical forward grip as defined in claim 7, wherein a detachable threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube further allows attachment or detachment of a vertical forward grip on a rail integration system.
 12. A vertical forward grip as defined in claim 7, wherein a detachable threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube further is removable with a hollow tube cavity for miscellaneous component storage within a vertical forward grip.
 13. A vertical forward grip as defined in claim 1, wherein a detachable threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube has a base grip tube O-ring, to create a seal within a cylindrical shaft when secured to a base of a vertical forward grip.
 14. A vertical forward grip as defined in claim 1, wherein a vertical forward grip consists of several internal mechanical moving components, a lower rectangular base mount screw fastened to a lower portion of a rectangular bar-shaped mounting clamp; wherein securing a base grip tube O-ring between a lower rectangular base plate; wherein to create a seal between a rectangular bar-shaped mounting clamp and lower rectangular base plate within a vertical forward grip.
 15. A vertical forward grip as defined in claim 14, wherein a rectangular bar-shaped mounting clamp further secures two retaining springs between a upper rectangular spring retention base plate within a vertical forward grip.
 16. A vertical forward grip as defined in claim 14, wherein four base plate retention screws further fasten to an upper portion of a vertical forward grip securing a upper rectangular spring retention base plate to a vertical forward grip.
 17. A vertical forward grip as defined in claim 14, wherein internal mechanical components are secured within a vertical forward grip, which internal mechanical components travel upward and downward inside of a chamber of a vertical forward grip.
 18. A vertical forward grip as defined in claim 17, wherein internal mechanical components further control movement and adjustability with a threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube; rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, producing a positive or negative mechanical tension on internal components within a vertical forward grip.
 19. A vertical forward grip as defined in claim 17, wherein internal mechanical components further engage and disengage in combination with a threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube, when rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, for adjustability of a vertical forward grip, longitudinally along the axis on the rail integration system of a vertical forward grip.
 20. A vertical forward grip as defined in claim 17, wherein internal mechanical components further engage and disengage in combination with a threaded quick turn-and-release base grip cap tube, when rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, to attach or detach a vertical forward grip to a rail integration system. 